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By joining our legal team, you will become part of one of Israel’s leading corporate law firms. You will be able to choose one of our many global teams, such as corporate finance (focusing on foreign capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and banking and finance), energy, and high-tech and startup companies, and become an integral part thereof. During your time with us, you will engage in stimulating and intellectually challenging legal tasks and will be able to interact with our diverse clientele. We see our interns as an inseparable part of the team and look to involve them in our many operations. On the intern’s part, we offer a wonderful learning opportunity, with great potential do develop and to grow.

We seek bright, ambitious, well-rounded candidates, with strong academics and a willingness to work hard. Knowledge of the Hebrew language is an advantage but is not mandatory.

Successful applicants will be reimbursed for their airfare and will also be given a prepaid restaurant card, which can be used at many of Tel-Aviv’s restaurants and cafés.

Founded in 1938, Gornitzky & Co. has been involved in many of the largest and most complex transactions in the Israeli market and has played a key role in the development of Israel’s economy and legal practice. Gornitzky & Co. is consistently rated by leading international legal guides as one of Israel’s leading law firms in multiple areas of law and is well-known for its extensive experience in all areas of commercial law.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks a Congressional Affairs Fellow to assist the Congressional Affairs Department of the Ministry’s North American Division

The Fellow will be responsible for:
-Researching of political developments in the United States
-Monitoring and analyzing the 2015 presidential elections
-Assisting with hosting United States congressional delegations to Israel
-Assisting in acquiring information regarding possible cooperation fields with legislators
-Monitoring the United States political media
-Monitoring the United States congressional committees (hearings, mark ups etc)
-Researching certain legislations
-Writing political reports and updates from the hill

Qualifications:
-Native English speaker
-Political science degree preferred
-Familiarity with the federal system, particularly the legislative branch
-Previous work experience related to the United States Congress extremely advantageous

The Congressional Affairs Department serves as a liaison unit between the Government of Israel and the United States Congress.

Please note: Israel Government Fellows does not conduct their internship placement process until all participants have been formally accepted. For this reason, IGF cannot guarantee applicants a particular internship position prior to their acceptance. However, the placement process is influenced primarily by participants’ preferences.

The Research Fellow will be assigned to one of NGO Monitor’s research desks (Israel, Europe, BDS, Legal), to be determined based on the interests and strengths of the fellow and the needs of the organization. Certainly, the enthusiasm of the fellow is of high importance for NGO Monitor, and discussions with the fellow will be premised on creating a project that he/she feels will passionately and wholeheartedly pursue.

The research will entail:
-Monthly written and oral progress reports
-Op-eds, in the fellow’s name, to be published in various Israeli and international papers
-Short research papers (3-8 pages) on specific areas of the larger research project, for publication on NGO Monitor’s website
-Correspondence with relevant government offices and organizations, to advance the research, develop contacts for affecting public policy, and maximizing the impact of the publications
-Preparing PowerPoint presentations and other materials
-The position may include correspondence and/or meetings with diplomats and foreign government officials

Qualifications:
-Preference for strong academic background in political science, international relations, law, or human rights
-Demonstrated interest in and awareness of the Arab-Israeli conflict
-Strong research and writing skills (writing sample will be requested)
-Willingness and demonstrated ability to adapt to new working environment, and integrate smoothly into a team of staff
-Flexible and cooperative approach to work
-Commitment to the goals and priorities defined by NGO Monitor

The aim of NGO Monitor is to generate and distribute critical analysis and reports on the output of the international NGO community for the benefit of government policy makers, journalists, philanthropic organizations and the general public. We intend to publicize distortions of human rights issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict and provide information and context for the benefit of NGOs working in the Middle East. We hope this will lead to an informed public debate on the role of humanitarian NGOs.

Please note: Israel Government Fellows does not conduct their internship placement process until all participants have been formally accepted. For this reason, IGF cannot guarantee applicants a particular internship position prior to their acceptance. However, the placement process is influenced primarily by participants’ preferences.

The Fellow’s tasks will include:
-Conducting comparative legal research, drafting legal memorandums
-Assisting IMPA in preparing its periodical reports for the international organizations
-Assisting in the preparation of legislative proposals and law amendments
-Drafting legal advice for a variety of governmental agencies with respect to money laundering and terrorist financing
-Preparing presentations and lectures
-Updating IMPA’s website
-Other assignments, as needed

Qualifications:
-Native English speaker
-Proficiency in French a plus
-Some level of Hebrew preferred
-Strong research and analysis skills
-Background in finance and/or criminal law advantageous
-Detail-oriented
-Team player

The IMPA is responsible for assisting Israeli authorities in the investigation and prevention of money laundering and terror financing related offenses as part of the global effort to combat such crimes. Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing is a rapidly developing field of strategic importance for governments around the world. As such, there is a constant need for thorough research on contemporary legal issues.

Please note: Israel Government Fellows does not conduct our internship placement process until all participants have been formally accepted. For this reason, IGF cannot guarantee applicants a particular internship position prior to their acceptance. However, the placement process is influenced primarily by participants’ preferences.

The Assistant to the Legal Advisor for International Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, will work on international trade related issues.

The Assistant’s will be repsonsible for a braod range of activities, including:
-Research
-Writing briefs
-Participating in meetings and negotiating sessions with representatives of other countries
-Taking an active role in preparations for negotiating sessions with representatives of foreign countries
-Assisting in matters relating to international trade negotiations currently being held between Israel and several different trading partners
-Carrying out extensive comparative studies

Qualifications:
-High proficiency in English
-Strong research skills
-Legal background or experience in paralegal work extremely beneficial
-Interest in international negotiations and trade
-Background in Economics, International Relations or other related fields is beneficial

The Department serves as the legal advisor to the various departments of the Ministry. The Ministry’s activities cover a wide range of subjects including industry, trade and labor issues. The fellow will be working mostly on issues related to foreign trade, including international trade agreements.

Please note: Israel Government Fellows does not conduct their internship placement process until all participants have been formally accepted. For this reason, IGF cannot guarantee applicants a particular internship position prior to their acceptance. However, the placement process is influenced primarily by participants’ preferences.

The Jerusalem Institute of Justice seeks a Human Rights and Social Media Intern to assist with its research and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities:

Graphic design

Social media management

Research, writing and editing

Qualification:

Interest in human rights, international law and/or social justice

Basic graphic design skills

Experience in social media

High level English writing skills

About the organization:

The Jerusalem Institute of Justice (JIJ) is dedicated to cultivating and defending the rule of law, human rights, freedom of conscience and democracy for all people in Israel and its adjacent territories. The JIJ’s passionate, knowledgeable and professional staff effectively educate and advocate for victims of repressive policies in the region.

Dotan Cohen Law Offices seeks a Legal Assistant Intern to help with client representation.

Responsibilities:

Legal work – For lawyers only (including foreign lawyers): helping in the representation of clients and preparation of their files

Paralegal work – To help the attorneys in their work on client’s files

Sales work – The clients are coming from many countries, with a desire to immigrate to the US, Canada or Australia. Responsibilities include calling and speaking with existing leads and explaining to them about the firm’s services

Admin work – To help with the administrative work in the office, that includes work internally – with the lawyers, and externally – working with marketing companies etc. This position includes secretarial tasks

Qualifications:

The intern must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Experience in writing and research

About the firm:

Dotan Cohen Law Offices (DC Law Offices) is an international law firm devoted to the practice of Immigration and Relocation Law, helping our clients to ultimately get from point A to B as conveniently and hassle free as possible. DC Law Offices started out as niche law firm providing work visas for employees of international companies who needed to travel abroad. We have since developed into a full service immigration and relocation law firm. Our attorneys are dedicated to taking special care of all our clients’ needs, whether they are individuals, small companies, or large corporations, thereby allowing our clients to bridge borders and move freely around the world. Our successes are attributed to always paying careful attention to every detail and utilizing our experience and expertise to assist our clients in reaching their immigration goals. At DC Law Offices we are committed to responding promptly to all of our clients’ needs, by using cutting edge technology and efficient methods to provide services in a timely, client-oriented manner and in an ethical, friendly, and professional environment. Our success is a result of our staff’s dedicated determination to achieving the objectives of our clients.

The Legal Intern at Heskia-Hacmun Law Firm will have the opportunity to work closely with lawyers in one of Israel’s leading international law firms. S/he will also be exposed to a breadth of international legal issues on which the firm works.

Qualifications:
-Background in Law or Legal Studies
-Ability to meet deadlines
-Serious and hard working
-Excellent research and writing skills

Heskia-Hacmun Law Firm provides civil-commercial legal services, specializing in corporate and banking law, dispute resolution and international transactions. The firm has also a special expertise in intellectual property. The firm’s clients include banks, corporations and insurance companies. The firm also represents corporations active in the fields of telecommunication, technology and science, industrial and international trade companies that have business relations with Israel.

The Clean Energy Development Intern will work on a variety of projects to set the framework for Energiya Global’s work in building solar power plants in the developing world.

These projects will include:
-Market research
-International law research
-Public policy work

Energiya Global develops affordable solar projects worldwide, with the goal of providing clean electricity for 50 million people by 2020. Our vision is for a world in which developing nations will be powered predominantly by clean, safe, renewable energy.

Clean energy will not be a luxury that only wealthy nations can afford, but will be the energy of choice for lifting people in developing countries out of poverty. Energiya Global mobilizes the ingenuity and the values of Israel and the Jewish People to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels and empower people globally.

The Legal Research Intern will assist Professor Alon Harel in reviewing legal manuscripts for his research. The intern will also summarize and assess the articles based on a specific rubric of qualifications provided by Prof. Harel. The materials gathered will be used in academic publications by Prof. Harel.

Potential interns must be Law or Pre-Law students.

Professor Alon Harel is the Phillip P. Mizock & Estelle Mizock Chair in Administrative and Criminal law in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Faculty of Law. His fields of interest include moral and political philosophy, philosophy of law, criminal law, and law and economics

Dotan Cohen Law Offices (DC Law Offices) is an international law firm devoted to the practice of Immigration and Relocation Law, helping their clients to ultimately get from point A to B as conveniently and hassle free as possible. DC Law Offices started out as niche law firm providing work visas for employees of international companies who needed to travel abroad. We have since developed into a full-service immigration and relocation law firm. Our attorneys are dedicated to taking special care of all our clients’ needs, whether they are individuals, small companies, or large corporations, thereby allowing our clients to bridge borders and move freely around the world.

The Legal Intern will assist the firm’s associates and partners dealing with real estate and personal law.

Qualifications :
-Preferably a law student or at least one who has a determined interest in entering the field of law
-Highly intelligent
-Independent
-Excellent writing skills
-Eager to learn and help

Cabinet Attal & Associates is a law firm that focuses on real estate law (transactions, construction, and banking), and with ample activity in both family and business law.

The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs is looking to recruit a Research and Marketing Intern. This opportunity will provide the intern with hands-on experience and will enable them to learn about the inner workings of international law.

Responsibilities:

Social media management

Research

Writing footnotes for international law research papers

Arranging speakers for special events

Administrative duties

About the organization:

The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs is a leading independent research institute specializing in public diplomacy and foreign policy. Founded in 1976, the Center has produced hundreds of studies and initiatives by leading experts on a wide range of strategic topics. Dr. Dore Gold, Israel’s former ambassador to the UN, has headed the Jerusalem Center since 2000.

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